Cowboys at Texans
Dallas Cowboys 42, Houston Texans 30 · BYL
Final Score
Cowboys 42 6 TD · 0 FG · 6 XP
Texans 30 3 TD · 0 FG · 4 XPDak Prescott 354 yds passingMike Washington Jr 121 yds rushingCeeDee Lamb 170 yds receivingJalen Thompson 2 tkl defenseTotal yards 365 · 340Passing yards 331 · 218Rushing yards 34 · 122Completions 13/23 · 20/38Yards per carry 4.3 · 9.4Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 23h ago
The Dallas Cowboys topped the Houston Texans 42-30 in a Week 4 showdown, improving their record and solidifying their playoff aspirations. The stakes were high as both teams aimed to establish momentum early in the season, but it was Dallas that ultimately seized the day with a commanding offensive performance.
Dak Prescott was the star of the night, throwing for an impressive 354 yards and six touchdowns, showcasing his elite quarterback skills. CeeDee Lamb was his favorite target, racking up 170 receiving yards, while Mike Washington Jr. kept Houston competitive with a strong 121 rushing yards.
Defensively, the Cowboys made critical plays that turned the tide in their favor. Jalen Thompson's three interceptions were pivotal, disrupting Houston's rhythm and providing Dallas with crucial scoring opportunities. The game's turning point came late in the second quarter when Thompson's third pick set up Prescott's fourth touchdown pass, giving the Cowboys a lead they would not relinquish.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cowboys | ||||||
| Dak PrescottQB | 13/23 | 57% | 354 | 6 | 2 | 104.6 |
| Texans | ||||||
| C.J. StroudQB | 20/38 | 53% | 237 | 2 | 6 | 49.8 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cowboys | |||||||
| Javonte WilliamsHB | 8 | 34 | 4.3 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| CeeDee LambWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Texans | |||||||
| Mike Washington JrHB | 12 | 121 | 10.1 | 95 | 1 | 80 | 0 |
| C.J. StroudQB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Emari DemercadoHB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nico CollinsWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayshon BoutteWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cowboys | |||||||
| CeeDee LambWR | 6 | 170 | 28.3 | 97 | 2 | 70 | 0 |
| Ryan FlournoyWR | 3 | 118 | 39.3 | 49 | 3 | 65 | 0 |
| George PickensWR | 1 | 25 | 25.0 | 4 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| KaVontae TurpinWR | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 11 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Jonathan MingoWR | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 14 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Jake FergusonTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Texans | |||||||
| Nico CollinsWR | 6 | 76 | 12.7 | 14 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Dalton SchultzTE | 4 | 58 | 14.5 | 9 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Kayshon BoutteWR | 3 | 35 | 11.7 | 6 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Marvin Harrison JrWR | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 6 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Foster MoreauTE | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 5 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Mike Washington JrHB | 4 | 17 | 4.3 | 22 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Tank DellWR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 8 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cowboys | |||||
| Jalen ThompsonSS | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter JrCB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Cobie DurantCB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Markquese BellSS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| DaRon BlandCB | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaishawn BarhamWILL | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarvion OvershownMIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Donovan EzeiruakuREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashan GaryLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb DownsSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kenny ClarkDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shavon Revel JrCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Texans | |||||
| Bud ClarkFS | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Calen BullockFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Danielle HunterREDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Anderson JrLEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derek Stingley JrCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nehemiah PritchettCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen PitreCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Kamari RamseyFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reed BlankenshipSS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Henry To'oTo'oWILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cowboys | |||
| Brandon AubreyK | 0/0 | 6 | 0 |
| Texans | |||
| Ka'imi FairbairnK | 0/1 | 4 | 0 |